What Now? From Exhausted to Brave — The Career Framework That Changes Everything

About this episode

In this episode, Nicole Trick Steinbach discusses career exhaustion and introduces the Build Your Brave Career Framework to help women in tech move forward.

Are you exhausted — not just tired, not in need of a nap, just exhausted? In this second episode of the What Now series, I walk you through why career exhaustion happens and how to use the Build Your Brave Career Framework to move forward. I share client examples and concrete suggestions. Specifically, I show you: 1. Clarity — Start with honesty. What's exhausting me? Who's stealing my energy? What am I no longer willing to tolerate? 2. Momentum — Feel your way forward, not just execute. Establish clear boundaries as you feel your feelings, one brave shift at a time. 3. Accountability — Choose who you want to become and stop waiting for anyone else to become her. Career exhaustion is not permanent. It's a sign that you are ready to grow. If you've been silently asking "what now?" this episode is your sign to take the next brave step. Click here to start working together to solve your career confusion through 1:1 career coaching with me. Connect with Me: You can be a woman in tech and enjoy your career. When you build the skill of bravery, you will stress less, work less, and then earn more. Check out the following resources designed to help you thrive in your career: Check out my…

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Trick Steinbach

Topics covered

• career exhaustion
• bravery
• career framework
• personal growth
• boundaries
• accountability

Keywords

• career exhaustion
• Build Your Brave Career Framework
• personal growth
• boundaries
• accountability
• women in tech
• career coaching

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